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“I am not an ape, I am a man. The world has been created by God. Man has been created by God. It is not possible for man to understand God - God understands God. Man is God and therefore understands God. I am God. I am a man. I am good and not a beast. I am an animal with reason. I have flesh, I…” quote by Vaslav Nijinsky
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“I am not an ape, I am a man. The world has been created by God. Man has been created by God. It is not possible for man to understand God - God understands God. Man is God and therefore understands God. I am God. I am a man. I am good and not a beast. I am an animal with reason. I have flesh, I *am* flesh, I am not descended from flesh. Flesh is created by God. I am God. I am God. I am God.”

Vaslav Nijinsky

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker asserts divine identity and reason, rejecting animalistic origins and emphasizing humanity’s unique creation by God.

In simple terms: Man is divine and rational, not a beast.

Key Takeaway

Recognize your intrinsic worth and reason.

Themes

identity spirituality human nature divine self‑perception

Mood

contemplative defiant

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • philosophical debate
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology existentialism anthropology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does believing you are divine affect your actions?
  • What evidence supports your view of humanity’s origin?
A Different Perspective

Such claims may conflict with scientific understanding of evolution.

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